THE DEER. 93

is the most useful of the deer kind. The
people of Lapland would want for most
of the comforts of life if they had not this
fine, patient and active animal. They
furnish food, clothing and the means of
travelling in regions where the ground is
nearly always covered with snow.

The Common Deer of the forest, of the
United States, is a swift and elegant
creature, and is much hunted for the
Sweetness and delicacy of his flesh. In
winter, the markets of some of the chief
cities are well supplied with venison of a
fine quality.